Of Offencesaffectingthe Human Body
IPC Section 356 - Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person
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IPC Section 356 deals with assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person.
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356. Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person
Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, in attempting to commit theft on any property
which that person is then wearing or carrying , shall be punished with imprisonment of either description
for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
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